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Boeing Examines GEnx Powered 767-X for Cargo and Passenger Roles
Boeing is studying a re-engined derivative of the 767 widebody primarily for the cargo market, with service entry slated for the mid-2020s. A passenger version, which is also part of the study, could provide Boeing with a lower-cost alternative to its proposed New Mid-market Airplane (NMA). (www.flightglobal.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Boeing should develop a 767-X and a 757-X as a joint project like they did with the original aircraft back in the late 70's early 80's.
McDonnell Douglas & United Airlines executed the same type of upgrade back in the 1980's to UA's DC8's. I'm not sure what engine was used for the upgrade. This upgrade made for some exciting takeoff rolls & rotations!
They were CFM56-2 engines that were used for the upgrade.
This is just what Airbus did with the A330. This should be interesting.
That said we won't see a reengined 757 unless Boeing can reproduce the old tooling used for manufacturing the 757. That would be pretty cool to see.The 767 makes more sense as they are still being produced.
That said we won't see a reengined 757 unless Boeing can reproduce the old tooling used for manufacturing the 757. That would be pretty cool to see.The 767 makes more sense as they are still being produced.
Unfortunately for some reason, they destroyed all the tooling and drawings. The company cleansed itself of the 757. Something that puzzled me when we did it.
Yet somehow a 757 re-engine didn't make sense? I don't follow.
Mayhaps a 757X, a re-engine and re-winging à la 777X might make medium-investment sense...
(On a related note, why isn't a 787F a thing? Why are 767Fs still selling when there are similar sized yet more advanced and efficient airframe-engine combos available?)
Mayhaps a 757X, a re-engine and re-winging à la 777X might make medium-investment sense...
(On a related note, why isn't a 787F a thing? Why are 767Fs still selling when there are similar sized yet more advanced and efficient airframe-engine combos available?)